A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 1021819 Details
Epoch: 47 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 1021882 epoch_slot_no: 6682 block_no: 1021770 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2018-05-18 10:52:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xdce64311a44ba38afff7cc689a3030c22d23a208c95f68cb0d0f6b728e86ae26Block Operator
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